Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US

US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data.

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Twitter hack: Florida teenager arrested

A teenager has been arrested over the hijacking of high-profile Twitter accounts in the US.

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Scathing Editorial Rips Richmond City Leaders Who Blamed 'White Supremacists' for Destruction at BLM Protest

Rioters in Richmond, VA recently unleashed more than $100,000 in damage to buildings at Virginia Commonwealth University and set a city dump truck on fire.  

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Abortion Giant Sues 'The Church at Planned Parenthood': Is It Illegal for the Church to Peaceably Assemble?

It's been almost two years ago now since Pastor Ken Peters of Covenant Church in Spokane, Washington, says God spoke to him about where he should plant his church's next campus. Now they're being sued by Planned Parenthood.

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Isaias Explodes into Hurricane Overnight, to Make Run Along Southeastern US Coast

Isaias ramped up to an 80-mph Category 1 hurricane during Thursday night, shortly after pulling away from Hispaniola and will now churn through the Bahamas, just north of Cuba, before making a run along the Eastern seaboard of the United States this weekend to early next week.

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Coronavirus: Scotland developing its own contact-tracing app

It follows the failure of an NHS-branded app in England, which was trialled on the Isle of Wight.

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Australia unveils plan to force Google and Facebook to pay for news

Google and Facebook would pay news outlets in the "world-leading" plan, the government says.

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Heartbeat Laws Protect Human Dignity; the Recent Court Decision Against Georgia’s Law Does Not

We need to be very clear about one thing here. Heartbeat laws aren’t primarily about “restricting” women; they are first and foremost about putting the inherent human dignity of the unborn into law.

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Twitter hack: Staff tricked by phone spear-phishing scam

Twitter says employees were tricked into handing over credentials to the cyber-attackers.

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Twitter bans ex-KKK leader David Duke

He was permanently suspended for repeatedly violating Twitter's "hateful conduct" rules.

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Burberry and Tencent team up for concept stores

The luxury British retailer and China's tech giant have joined forces amid growing national tensions.

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League of Legends European Championship cancels Saudi deal after backlash

Fans of the esports league say they were right to highlight Saudi Arabia's human rights record.

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Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram

They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights.

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What you need to become an internet streaming star

Broadcasting on services like Twitch is becoming increasingly popular - and more professional.

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Amazon, Facebook and Apple thriving in lockdown

Apple and Amazon saw sales surge during lockdown, while the number of Facebook users jumped.

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'Isaias' Unleashes Flooding, Landslides in North Caribbean, on Track for US East Coast

Tropical Storm Isaias battered Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on Thursday as it continued on a forecast track toward the U.S. East Coast. The storm unleashed small landslides and caused widespread flooding and power outages on an island still recovering from previous hurricanes and earthquakes.

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The Controversial Legacy of the 1994 Crime Bill, and Why Both Republicans and Democrats Are Calling for Reform

The 1994 Crime Bill was the most sweeping crime legislation in US history. But today, both Democrats and Republicans are calling for reform of a law that many now feel went too far.

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Hackers post fake stories on real news sites 'to discredit Nato'

Researchers say articles on genuine sites were replaced with ones that matched Russia's interests.

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Covid-19: Tracing app released for NI

Northern Ireland is the first part of the UK to have a contact tracing app.

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US Economy Shrank a Stunning 33%, Fed Predicts Slow Recovery as Pandemic Undermines Growth

Two new reports out today are reminding Americans of just how bad the economic impact of the pandemic has been. The most stunning report? The US economy shrank a record-breaking 33% last quarter.  

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Five key moments from the big tech grilling

The heads of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google faced accusations of bias and unfair competition.

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Big Tech: What comes next for the US giants?

Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook's CEOs gave testimony, but voters will determine the outcome.

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Huawei takes top spot in global phone shipments for first time

The Chinese firm has overtaken Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone vendor.

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TikTok launches £54m fund for European creators to make videos

The video sharing app launched a $200m fund for American users earlier this month.

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Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand

The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns.

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Nasa Mars rover: Perseverance robot poised for launch

The one-tonne vehicle will search for signs of Martian life and prepare rocks to send home to Earth.

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Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google face claims of 'harmful' power

The executives of the four US tech giants defend their records at a five-hour hearing in Congress.

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Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps

A study of young people finds a fine line between getting results and becoming "obsessed".

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Tech Giants Face Grilling on Capitol Hill in Anti-Trust, Bias Hearing: 'Big Tech's Out to Get Conservatives'

Four big tech CEO's from Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Google testified before Congress today. At the center of the hearing was the question of whether their companies are too big and too powerful. 

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Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Puerto Rico, Caribbean - Could Hit Florida This Weekend

Forecasters on Tuesday issued a tropical storm warning for Puerto Rico and other parts of the Caribbean, saying a disturbance in the Atlantic is likely to soon strengthen into a tropical storm that might reach the U.S. mainland.

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'Heaven on Earth': Seaside Revival Sees People of Every Race, Age, and Background Receiving Christ

As CBN News reported last week, a revival is taking place on the sandy shores of Huntington Beach, California. Hundreds of people are gathering to worship and pray and receive salvation, and according to the movement's organizers, it continues to grow. 

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'Absolute Catastrophe': New York's Mail-In Mess and What It Could Mean for the Presidential Election

New York's attempt to keep voters safe from COVID-19 by letting them vote by mail in the state's June primary has led to big delays in completing the vote count.

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Facebook Reportedly Told Christian Organization Man's Death Threats Weren't a Violation

A Florida man was sentenced to prison last week for making threats against a Christian ministry based in Tupelo, Mississippi. Despite his written intent last year to “kill every single person” at the organization, Facebook reportedly said his words didn’t constitute a policy violation.

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More Than 100 Police Agencies Pulling Out of Democratic Convention

More than 100 police agencies are withdrawing from agreements to send personnel to bolster security at next month's Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, in part because they're concerned about a recent directive ordering police in the city to stop using tear gas to control crowds.

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TikTok blasts 'copycat' Facebook as US starts probe

The Chinese-owned firm pens a fierce defence of its role in the US as it faces fresh scrutiny.

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Google offers refunds after smart glasses stop working

The North Focals smart glasses will lose all special features, but customers will get refunds.

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'My Loyalty Is to the Constitution': Barr Reveals Investigation of Unmaskings from Obama Admin Spying on Trump

Attorney General William Barr spent nearly five contentious hours before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, defending his independence and swatting down vicious attacks against his character. Democratic Chairman Jerry Nadler set a divisive tone right out of the gate.

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Wiley permanently suspended by Twitter over anti-Semitism

Twitter was accused of inaction and delay over anti-Semitic remarks posted by the music star.

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Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media

Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube will now need to comply with requests to remove content.

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Madonna's Instagram account flagged for spreading misinformation

The pop star was censured for sharing a video about a coronavirus conspiracy theory.

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Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over 'indecent' videos

The five young women are sentenced to two years in prison and fined almost $19,000 (£15,000) each.

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'Fix your bike' website crashes as scheme launches in England

A website offering £50 bike repair vouchers from the government did not work for about four hours.

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Coronavirus: Kodak pivots itself to become strategic drug maker

The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government.

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How much power does tech 'big four' have?

Regulators are scrutinising Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook. How much power do the 'big four' hold?

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Bringing Mars back to Earth

An audacious mission to bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth is about to begin - find our more with our illustrated guide

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Reprimand for Wish over nipple tassel ad on BBC recipe app

The ASA says adverts that appeared across Google and BBC apps were likely to cause offence.

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Tech giants Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon to face Congress

The bosses of Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon are set to be grilled by Congress.

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MacKenzie Scott donates $1.7bn since Amazon boss divorce

The charity donations by the novelist follow her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019.

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Satanic Temple Offers 'Devil's Advocate Scholarship' to High School Grads Who Support Satanic Agenda

The Satanic Temple (TST) has unveiled a college scholarship to help high school students pursue a higher education.

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Technology conference CES going digital for 2021

The conference was one of the last to be held in-person in 2020 before pandemic hit.

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Tech Giants 'Killing Free Expression', Block Trump Jr. and Hide Reports About Effective Treatment for COVID

Social media giants Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook are banning or hiding posts about treatments for the coronavirus and the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine.

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'You Shouldn't Be Paid More to Stay Home Than to Work': Dems Want Extra $600 to Continue Into 2021, GOP Says No

With unemployment at 11.1% and businesses across the country struggling, Congress debates what kind of stimulus plan works best.

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National Trust joins victims of Blackbaud hack

The charity says a database containing details of its volunteers and fundraisers has been affected.

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'You Shouldn't Be Paid More to Stay Home Than to Work': Dems Want Extra $600 to Continue Into 2021, GOP Says No

With unemployment at 11.1% and businesses across the country struggling, Congress debates what kind of stimulus plan works best.

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Donald Trump Jr suspended from tweeting after Covid post

US president's son's use of Twitter is limited for 12 hours after he broke its misinformation rules.

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Sainsbury's to try out virtual queuing system

A phone app will enable shoppers to avoid long waits in socially distanced queues outside stores.

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'This Is Enormous': 30,000 Americans Roll Up Their Sleeves for COVID Vaccine Trials

Moderna is now beginning its third and final phase of testing. Pfizer is close behind, and there is hope that by the end of the year, there will be two or three coronavirus vaccines ready for use.

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Wiley: Rapper abuses Jewish critics on Facebook

The grime artist posts new inflammatory comments amid criticism over his previous anti-Semitic rant.

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Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall

The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall.

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Amazon takes on supermarkets with free food delivery

Same or next-day delivery will now be free for Prime subscribers in London on orders above £40.

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Could a headset train your brain to relax?

A headset that can measure your brain's reaction to images could improve mental health.

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Facebook takes the EU to court over privacy spat

The social media giant says EU investigators have unnecessarily demanded sensitive information.

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NIH Director Collins Predicts COVID-19 Vaccine by December

Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health, talks about his work leading America's response to the Coronavirus pandemic and where the world stands on having a vaccine.

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EXCLUSIVE: Antifa Thug Violently Threatens Peaceful Street Preacher in Seattle

A street preacher in Seattle exercising his first amendment right to free speech was harassed and threatened by protesters, presumably Antifa, wearing gas masks and other riot gear.

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Key Trump Adviser Tests Positive for COVID, Huge US Vaccine Test Enters Final Phase

There's a new coronavirus patient in the White House: National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien has tested positive for the disease. 

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'Fallout': New Book Exposes Real Motives Behind Russia Investigation and Plot to Remove Trump from Office

Investigative journalists John Solomon and Seamus Bruner uncover the real motive behind the Russia investigation and efforts to remove President Trump from office in a new book.

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'This Is How Revolutions Start': America's Youth Acting Out on Decades of 'Leftist Indoctrination'

America has had riots before, but never have they seemed to have the approval or acceptance of a major political party.

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Protests Still Turning Violent Nationwide as White House Ponders Deploying More Federal Agents

Two months after the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody in Minnesota, thousands of people across the country continue to march in support of Black Lives Matter and against police brutality.

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Wiley: Anti-Semitism row prompts 48-hour Twitter boycott

Public figures join a protest aimed at alleged "inaction" over posts by grime music artist Wiley.

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Garmin services returning after alleged cyber-attack

The popular GPS brand appears to be partly up and running after a weekend-long outage.

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'Fallout': New Book Exposes the Real Motives Behind the Russia Investigation and Plot to Remove Trump from Office

Investigative journalists John Solomon and Seamus Bruner uncover the real motive behind the Russia investigation and efforts to remove President Trump from office in a new book.

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Fortnite's British teenage millionaire: One year later

Jaden ‘Wolfiez’ Ashman from Essex is the youngest esports player ever to win a million dollars.

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How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets

Dickson Yeo, a PhD student-turned-agent, targeted Americans that had access to private information.

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Heathrow Airport brings in robots to fight coronavirus

The airport has installed a number of tech-based measures to help keep travellers safe.

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Wiley: Priti Patel probes Twitter and Instagram delay in removing 'appalling' posts

The home secretary says anti-Semitic posts should be taken off Twitter and Instagram more quickly.

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Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows

The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief.

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Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon.

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'I Can't Kneel Before Anything but God': Giants Sam Coonrod Proclaims Christian Faith During BLM Moment & National Anthem

San Francisco Giants pitcher Sam Coonrod affirmed his Christian faith during Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers when he chose not to kneel because of his beliefs and disagreements with some of the views of the Black Lives Matter organization.

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West Virginia Governor Warns Churches Against COVID-19 Outbreaks

The governor of West Virginia — a Republican — is warning Christians after 75 new cases of the coronavirus have been tracked back to churches in seven counties.

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COMMENTARY: Is a Domestic Abuser in Your Church?

I have a confession: I’ve been to jail twice for domestic violence.

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Armed NFAC Militia Takes to Kentucky Streets, Demanding Answers for Breonna Taylor's Death

An armed militia group took to the streets of Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday as part of an organized response demanding justice for Breonna Taylor.

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California City Votes to Remove Statue of Catholic Missionary

Father Junipero Serra is the latest victim of our unhinged cancel culture, a movement attaching 21st-century progressive ideals to bygone eras.

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No end to Covid-19 webcam shortage

The video-call boom means that, months into the pandemic, it is still hard to buy many webcam models.

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Virus-Weary Texas Braces as Hurricane Hanna Arrives

Hurricane Hanna made landfall on Texas’ Padre Island on Saturday afternoon.

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California Pastor Says 'God Has Not Granted Civic Rulers Authority' Over How The Church Meets

Pastor John MacArthur with Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California says state mandates restricting worship services are an overreach of government authority.

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Another Expert Confirms Trump Was Right: Hydroxychloroquine Saves Lives, Political Objections to It Are Killing People

As the number of deaths from COVID-19 rises, debate over the effectiveness of the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine has also persisted.

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US Supreme Court Rules Against Nevada Church on Attendance Cap During COVID-19

The Supreme Court has rejected a Nevada church's request to strike down a state restriction limiting attendance at religious services as unconstitutional.

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3D hand tracking wristband and other technology news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

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Senate Approves Ban on Using Chinese-Owned TikTok App on Government Devices

A U.S. Senate panel has approved a ban on the use of the Chinese-owned TikTok app on government devices.

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Josh McDowell's Big Warning About COVID19, Pornography and Depression

Famed evangelist Josh McDowell is worried about the impact COVID19 is having on an already beleaguered population, warning that the pandemic will likely worsen a variety of social issues, including pornography addiction, loneliness and depression. 

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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms.

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Blackbaud Hack: Aberystwyth university's data attacked in global hack

Aberystwyth University has told students that "no bank account or credit card details were taken"

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'The Church Has Left the Building': Big Crowd Rallies to Worship at Redding's Sun Dial Bridge

Worship leader Sean Feucht has gone coast to coast with his outdoor gospel outreaches, and now he's back in California, ministering to people in Redding, Pasadena, Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Diego.

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Pandemic Reveals Huge Gospel Opportunity: 68% of American Adults Are Now 'Bible Curious'

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected how Americans read their Bible. A new study shows that the number of adults who read scripture is declining drastically, but it also reveals a great opportunity for local churches to reach more to people who are curious about the Bible. 

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More Americans See Coronavirus as a Greater Threat to the Economy Than Their Health

Like so many issues in America today, beliefs about COVID-19 appear to divide along partisan lines. But a new Pew Research poll shows both sides agree the virus is posing a serious threat to the US economy.

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Washington Post Settles $250 Million Lawsuit with Covington Teen Nick Sandmann

Nick Sandmann, who turned 18 years old Friday, announced via Twitter he has settled his $250 million lawsuit against The Washington Post over the newspaper’s botched coverage of a viral confrontation the Catholic teenager had with an elderly Native American man.

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Facebook Vows to Block Posts that Promote 'Conversion Therapy': What About All the Testimonies of Ex Gays?

Facebook recently announced that it will ban any content that promotes conversion therapy.  "Conversion therapy" is generally thought of as any approach to therapy that has a goal of changing a person's sexual orientation from homosexual to heterosexual by way of therapy and prayer.  Several states have banned the specific practice of "conversion therapy". While the term has developed a negative connotation, it has very little to do with the actual testimonies of ex-gays who have found freedom in Christ, but sometimes the two get lumped together. 

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Garmin smartwatch users cannot get hands on data

The firm has not yet confirmed whether it was a ransomware attack, as many are reporting.

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Trump Pushes 'School Choice' Solution in School Reopening Debate: 'The Funding Should Go to Parents'

The president wants parents to have access to federal education dollars if they decide to opt-out of public schooling and choose a private, charter, faith-based, or home school.

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QAnon: TikTok blocks QAnon conspiracy theory hashtags

TikTok has blocked hashtags relating to QAnon conspiracy theory, but videos about it remain on the site.

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Trump Pushes 'School Choice' Solution for Parents in School Reopening Debate: 'The Funding Should Go to Parents'

The president wants parents to have access to federal education dollars if they decide to opt-out of public schooling and choose a private, charter, faith-based, or home school.

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Intel's next-generation 7nm chips delayed until 2022

The chip-maker is exploring contingency plans following delays developing its future chips.

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Blackbaud hack: More UK universities confirm breach

More than 20 universities and charities confirm they lost data in the ransomware hack.

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'Trump 2024': A New Documentary Film Looks at What Happens to America After Donald Trump Leaves Office

Producers of a documentary called "Trump 2024" want to paint a picture of what our country might look like in 2024 if President Trump is reelected for a second term –  and if he is not.

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Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple hearing faces delay

The anti-trust hearing is set to be postponed after the death of civil rights leader John Lewis.

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Shopify: The tech giant you may have never heard of

Canada's Shopify provides websites for other firms looking to sell online and it is expanding rapidly.

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'The Church Has Left the Building': Bethel's Sean Feucht Rallies Big Crowd to Worship at Redding's Sun Dial Bridge

Bethel worship leader Sean Feucht has gone coast to coast with his outdoor gospel outreaches, and now he's back in California, ministering to people in Redding, Pasadena, Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Diego.

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UK and US say Russia fired a satellite weapon in space

The UK says the Russian satellite launched "a projectile with the characteristics of a weapon".

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'Window Dressing:' Alveda King Says NY Planned Parenthood Removing 'Aryan' Racist Sanger from Clinic Not Enough

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York recently decided to remove the name of Margaret Sanger from its Manhattan clinic as her racist beliefs have come into the spotlight.  The move comes as Confederate monuments and statutes, deemed racist, are being removed from public places across the country.  But Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and director of Civil Rights for the Unborn, said the group's action means nothing if it does not change its ways.

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Coronavirus: Northern Ireland contact tracing app to launch next week

Northern Ireland will be the first part of the UK to have a contact tracing app

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Halo Infinite: Studio hopes to 'get it right' for Xbox Series X

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer and head of 343 Industries Bonnie Ross speak to the BBC.

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Halo Infinite Xbox Series X trailer divides fans

Some were disappointed by the game's graphics, but there was praise for a new grappling hook weapon.

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Civil Rights Figure Charles Evers Dies: Brother of Medgar Evers, Democrat Leader and GOP Convert

Charles Evers, the older brother of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers and a longtime figure in Mississippi politics, died Wednesday. He was 97. U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi said, “Charles Evers was never afraid to challenge the accepted norms or fly in the face of political correctness. As an elected official, he navigated the circuitous route from Freedom Democrat to Independent to Republican."

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Ben Shapiro Exposes Agenda to 'Destroy America in Three Easy Steps'

Radio host and author Ben Shapiro talks with Pat Robertson about his latest book, How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps.

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Blackbaud Hack: Universities lose data to ransomware attack

At least five UK universities and one in Canada were affected by attack on a cloud computing provider.

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Portland Mayor Stands with Mob Against Crackdown, Gets Tear-Gassed as Trump Doubles Down on 'Operation Legend'

Anarchy is still reigning in the streets of Portland as protesters continue their reign of terror that's gone on for more than 50 days.  

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Apple co-founder sues YouTube over Bitcoin scam

Steve Wozniak says the reliance on algorithms to stop such scams is not working.

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University of York: Hackers who stole data get ransom payment

The firm that manages data for the University of York confirms it was the victim of a cyber attack.

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Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages

The social network said that one of those affected was a Dutch elected official.

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Facebook: Trump posts misleading ad using Ukraine photo

The US president posts an ad purporting to show violence in the US - but the image is from Ukraine.

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India coronavirus: Online classes expose extent of digital divide

The pandemic has forced education to move online, but many students are struggling to cope.

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China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth

The Asian country's first surface mission to the Red Planet heads out on a Long March 5 rocket.

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China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq

Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn.

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Premier League club almost lost £1m to hackers - report

A Premier League club was close to losing £1 million during a transfer deal due to cyber hackers.

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'We Do Not Welcome Dictatorship': Chicago's Mayor Opposes Federal Officers to Stop Raging Violence

An overnight shooting outside a Chicago funeral home where 15 people were wounded could become the catalyst for President Donald Trump to deploy federal agents to the Windy City. 

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'Open Season' on Religious Liberty: Can Catholic Hospitals Be Forced to Do Transgender Surgeries?

A second lawsuit against a Catholic hospital over transgender surgery pits LGBTQ activists against religious freedom advocates. 

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Tesla growth continues despite economic upheaval

The resilience of the electric car maker marks a contrast with rivals, which have seen steep sales declines.

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OneWeb: Minister overrode warning about £400m investment

MPs will probe a £400m investment in the satellite firm after a top civil servant warned of financial risk.

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Country Time Lemonade's 'The Littlest Bailout' Offers $100 Gift Cards for Young Entrepreneurs

Summer is usually prime time for kids to set up lemonade stands to make a little cash. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has kept many budding entrepreneurs from opening up shop in their front yards. That's why Country Time Lemonade is stepping in to help the smallest of small businesses.

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White House Daily Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic in the US, Today at 5:30

CBN News's continuing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic continues with the daily LIVE White House briefing.

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Portland Rioters Met with Flash Grenades After Torching Police Building, Turley Defends Trump's Right to Send Federal Agents

Protests and riots have persisted for more than two months in Portland, Oregon following the death of George Floyd, and President Trump has been pushing to calm the chaos by sending in federal agents. 

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QAnon: What is it and where did it come from?

Twitter has announced a crackdown on a fringe conspiracy theory. What is it all about?

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Apple digs in over its App Store fees

Firm says its sales cut is similar to other online stores and less than publishers give up offline.

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Free Pregnancy Center Opens Across from Largest TX Abortion Center to Provide 'True Choice'

Planned Parenthood's largest abortion center in Texas has a new neighbor that doesn't hide its true purpose – to put them out of business. 

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'Revival Breaking Out': Thousands Choosing Christ in CA, and One Megachurch Even Quadrupled

The state of California is making it very hard for Christians to worship like they used to do. First, the government banned singing in churches to slow down the spread of the coronavirus, and then came the recent order to ban indoor church gatherings which has put a halt on church services. 

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Trump Dons a Mask as He Rallies Americans to Choose Safety: 'It Will Probably Get Worse Before It Gets Better'

The CDC is now saying COVID-19 infections have been undercounted. The latest data shows more than 3.8 million coronavirus infections have been reported in the US, however that number may actually be 10 times higher.   

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Slack makes EU antitrust claim against Microsoft over Teams

Work messaging platform Slack says bundling Teams in Office 365 gives Microsoft an unfair advantage.

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'God Forbid There's a Lockdown Again': NYC Exodus Begins as Weary Residents Ditch City for Elbow Room

If the outbreak roars back in New York City, Anil and Joyce Lilly will not be sheltering again in their Bronx apartment. They just bought a house an hour north in the Hudson Valley.

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As Americans Try to Beat Summer Heat, Experts Warn AC May Spread COVID: 'Could Blow It Farther Than 6 Feet'

Extreme heat is endangering people along the entire East Coast with some areas feeling as hot as 110 degrees.  In Virginia Beach, VA the sweltering heat has tourists battling the sun and scorching sand as part of a weeklong heat wave across the country.

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Elon Musk briefly becomes fifth-richest person

Tesla’s soaring share price means Mr Musk also gained the option of accessing $2.1bn worth of stock.

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Facebook and Instagram to examine racist algorithms

It says it has listened to concerns that its products and policies do not treat everyone equally.

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China Says US Orders it to Close its Consulate in Houston

China said Wednesday that the U.S. has ordered it to close its consulate in Houston in what an official called an outrageous and unjustified move that will sabotage China-U.S. relations.   

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Powerful 7.8 Earthquake Hits Alaska Seas

A powerful 7.8 earthquake has struck the Alaska Peninsula.

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14 Injured After Shooting Outside Chicago Funeral Home

Fourteen people were injured, one person was in custody and additional suspects were being sought after gunfire erupted outside a funeral home on Chicago’s South Side where at least one squad car was present, police officials said Tuesday.

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QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory

The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm".

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Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery

Germany and Switzerland are not sure how well their apps are working as the data is out of bounds.

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NY Planned Parenthood Removing Margaret Sanger’s Name from Clinic Over ‘Harmful Connections’

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York is removing the name of its late founder, Margaret Sanger, due to the abortion provider’s “harmful connection to the eugenics movement.”

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CA Gov. Bans Home Bible Studies: 'The Governor Is Not the High Priest Over All Religions'

A California church is suing Gov. Gavin Newsom for banning all indoor worship services, including Bible studies, and singing, saying the restrictions violate their religious freedom.

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'He Loved the Church': TX Pastor Tragically Killed While Helping Motorists on Highway

Family, friends, and the Christian community are mourning the loss of a Texas pastor and father to four children who was killed Saturday night in a traffic accident. 

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President Trump Gives White House Update on US COVID-19 Outbreak, Today at 5:00

President Donald Trump will once again hold daily briefings of the White House Coronavirus Task Force beginning at 5:00 pm Eastern time today. 

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Christ Statue Beheaded, Churches Torched, Vandalized with Satanic Symbols Across US and the World

As the "cancel culture" crowd continues to rampage across the US and around the world, tearing down statues of historical figures, they have now apparently targeted statues depicting Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary as well as burning church buildings and vandalizing places of worship with Satanic symbols. In recent days, several Catholic churches have been vandalized by unknown perpetrators who left behind no motivation for the attacks. 

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Why This Sizzling Heat Wave Is Sparking More Virus Fears

Sizzling temperatures are endangering residents along the entire East Coast with extreme triple-digit heat indexes from Maine to Florida. In some locations, it feels as hot as 110 degrees today!

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Church Sues CA Gov. for Banning Home Bible Studies: 'The Governor Is Not the High Priest Over All Religions'

A California church is suing Gov. Gavin Newsom for banning all indoor worship services, including Bible studies, and singing, saying the restrictions violate their religious freedom.

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Christian Camps Face Big Decisions: To Open or Not?

Christian camps have adapted to the pandemic in a variety of ways with some closing and others re-creating programs to keep campers safe.

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Facebook labels Trump and Biden posts on voting in US 2020 election

The social media site has faced criticism for not doing enough to tackle misinformation.

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US report accuses China of 'digital authoritarianism'

It says the US is on the brink of a precipice where it could lose control of the digital sphere.

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Secret Morse code tune sees game removed in China

A hidden message about Hong Kong has led to a game being taken offline.

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Huawei: UK 'not strong-armed' by US into 5G ban, says Raab

Mike Pompeo says UK took "sovereign" decision to exclude Chinese firm out of its national interest.

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Trump Sending Federal Officers to Combat Wave of Deadly Violence in Democrat-Run Cities

President Trump says he plans to send more federal law enforcement officers into Democrat-run cities that have seen ongoing unrest and bloodshed. Reports indicate he's about to send 150 officers from Homeland Security to Chicago after another weekend of deadly violence in which 12 were killed and dozens shot by criminals.

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St. Louis Couple Charged with Crime for Guarding Their Home with Guns as Protesters Came Near

St. Louis’ top prosecutor on Monday charged a husband and wife with felony unlawful use of a weapon for displaying guns during a racial injustice protest outside their mansion.

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Kentucky Family Placed on House Arrest After Mom Tests Positive for COVID-19: ‘This Is Going to Be Escalated’

A Kentucky couple and their daughter were put on house arrest after the mom tested positive for COVID-19. Elizabeth Linscott intended to self-quarantine, but refused to sign a “Self-isolation and Controlled Movement Agreed Order” from the Health Department over safety concerns.

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Apple's 2030 carbon-neutral pledge covers itself and suppliers

The "zero climate impact" promise covers both its own operations and those of its suppliers.

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Twitter hack: Exchange 'blocked 1,000 Bitcoin transactions'

Currency exchange Coinbase says it prevented about $280,000 of bitcoin reaching hackers.

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Rapper Logic signs exclusive deal with Twitch

He says he'll use the platform to help fans "unwind and laugh and smile".

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Coronavirus: Harmful lies spread easily due to lack of UK law

MPs say the government must publish a draft bill to tackle online harms by the autumn.

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Customised 3D printed masks: A more comfortable fit?

A research project is looking at how to make bespoke masks which could benefit health workers.

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Coronavirus: The stress of leading a start-up through the pandemic

Finding investors is the key for start-ups and during the pandemic that has become harder than ever.

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TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash

Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app?

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Potential Breakthrough for Financial Help for American Businesses During Pandemic

President Donald Trump met with Republican leadership to discuss the next COVID-19 relief package.

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Potential Breakthrough for Financial Help for American Businesses During Pandemic

President Donald Trump met with Republican leadership to discuss the next COVID-19 relief package.

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Prager University Kicks Off 'Back The Blue' Campaign Supporting Nation's Law Enforcement Officers

Prager University, a non-profit organization that promotes awareness on critical issues happening in America, has launched a national campaign to show support for law enforcement officers.  

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UK music fans snap up 65,000 cassettes in 2020

Cassette sales have doubled year on year but still represent a "tiny fraction" of music sales.

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Delivery giant to hire 10,500 amid UK online shopping surge

Germany's Hermes says it will invest £100m in the UK after a surge in online shopping during lockdown.

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Gunman Kills Son, Wounds Husband of Federal Judge Presiding Over Jeffery Epstein-Related Case

A gunman posing as a delivery person shot and killed the 20-year-old son of a federal judge and wounded her husband at their New Jersey home before fleeing, according to judiciary officials.

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California Beach Revival Brings 'Beautiful Harvest of Souls' Together For Worship, Baptism

A revival is taking place on the sandy shores of Huntington Beach, California where hundreds of people are gathering to worship, pray and receive salvation. 

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Linkin Park take action after Donald Trump retweet

A video featuring the band's song In The End, shared on Twitter, has since been disabled.

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'It's Like Hell': What It's Like to Be Sentenced to Life in Prison for Minor Drug Offenses Under 'Three Strikes' Laws

An estimated 80 inmates are currently serving mandatory life sentences because of a federal "Three Strikes" drug law that put them in prison for life without the possibility of parole for non-violent drug crimes. Now efforts are underway to reform those laws and release these inmates from prison.

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Portland is Being Destroyed, But Mayor Wants Federal Officers Out of City

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler's chief concern seems to be the presence of federal officers in his city trying to stop the rioting, rather than the destruction of his city.

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Heat Wave to Roast Northeast as Temps Forecast to Approach 100 F

The hottest weather of the summer is poised to swelter many areas of the mid-Atlantic, central Appalachians and southwestern and central New England into the first part of the week. In addition to heat advisories being in effect across the Midwest, excessive heat watches were issued for Philadelphia and the surrounding area.

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Uber drivers launch legal battle over 'favouritism'

A union wants the company to be more transparent about how the data it collects affects drivers.

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'Perfectly Wounded': Retired Navy SEAL Shot 27 Times Hopes Readers of New Book Build Resiliency

After miraculously surviving an al Qaeda attack in Iraq where he was shot 27 times, retired Navy SEAL Senior Chief Mike Day has been described as "perfectly wounded", the title of his new book. He hopes it helps readers build resiliency.

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TikTok 'not under Chinese government's thumb'

A senior company official tells the BBC that it would refuse any request for data from China.

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Google Pixel Buds: 'Hissing' bugs those with good hearing

Several wearers have complained of "hissing" and distortion in Google's premium earbuds.

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Pastor Stabbed at Church, Virginia Police Chief Injured While Taking Down Attacker

A police chief in Virginia was injured on Saturday during an attack while a Bible study group met at a church.

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TikTok's UK headquarters in doubt amid US pressure

Uncertainty over the Chinese video sharing app comes as tension mounts between the UK and China.

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Florida Catholic Church Finds Decapitated Jesus Statue, Demands Investigation

A statue of Jesus was found decapitated Wednesday at a Catholic Church in South Florida, according to a local news report.

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Texas Pastor Ed Young Warns 'Woke' Christians Against Jumping on 'Cultural Hype Trains'

Ed Young chuckled to himself, realizing the backlash he’d soon receive for warning “woke” Christians against jumping too quickly onto “cultural hype trains.”

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Apps help orthopaedic patients prepare for surgery

The coronavirus pandemic has meant healthcare systems having to delay non-emergency surgery.

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'We Wanted to do Something Positive': NJ Teens Give Back to Community Through Lawn Service

A group of New Jersey teens are putting their landscaping skills to good use by helping their community during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations

Russia's representative in the UK also dismisses suggestions of interference in British politics.

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Severe Storms Will Continue Pounding Northern Tier of US

Dangerous, damaging and disruptive thunderstorms are forecast to shift from the northern Plains to the Great Lakes and interior Northeast this weekend as a searing heat wave expands across the country.

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Looming Questions Over How Florida Tracks COVID-19 Related Deaths

The number of COVID-19 related deaths in Florida has come into question recently — leaving many wondering how accurate the reporting process is.

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Email charges: 'They've got you over a barrel'

Ofcom say it is concerned some people are "not being treated fairly" in email address charges.

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The Addenbrooke's Hospital app giving patients who cannot talk a voice

The hospital-developed program lets ill patients who cannot speak the chance to interact with staff.

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'It's Disgusting': Portland Officer Describes Racist, Violent Attacks by White Protesters

Officer Jakhary Jackson of the Portland Police Bureau offered his perspective as a Black officer in the middle of downtown Portland’s nightly protests, and it’s compelling to listen to from start to finish.

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John Lewis, Lion of Civil Rights and Congress, Dies at 80

John Lewis, a lion of the civil rights movement whose bloody beating by Alabama state troopers in 1965 helped galvanize opposition to racial segregation, and who went on to a long and celebrated career in Congress, died. He was 80.

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Can this high intensity interval bike boost your workout?

The bike uses interval training to optimise your exercise, but what is it like to use?

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Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada CEO's assistant charged with his murder

The body of Fahim Saleh was found decapitated and dismembered in his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday.

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Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems

The firm says it is "embarrassed and sorry" for the hack that saw celebrities tweet a Bitcoin scam.

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Is COVID-19 Causing a Church Crisis? Almost Two-Thirds of US Churches Report Drop in Giving

America's churches could be facing a critical COVID-19 financial crisis.

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Teens ride hired Tees Valley e-scooters on A19

A government pilot of hired e-scooters is being trialled across the Tees Valley area.

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Alcoholics, Drug Addicts Among Hundreds to Accept Christ at 'Central Georgia Awakening' Revival

God is on the move in central Georgia. For several weeks now, thousands of people have been gathering in the small town of Roberta, located about a half-hour southwest of Macon, for the "Central Georgia Awakening" revival.

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LA Gov. Calls for 3 Days of Fasting, Prayer to Combat COVID-19, 'that God Will Heal Our Land'

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) has asked his constituents to again call on the Almighty for help in the fight against COVID-19.  

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'We Can't Be Afraid to Say the Word Racism': Christian Leaders Call for Church to Bring Racial Healing

Christian leaders have become part of the growing chorus calling for racial justice in America following the police-related deaths of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks.  Nick Hall of Pulse Ministries in Minneapolis recently teamed up with Grammy-nominated Hip Hop artist Korey Dean, also known as Xross to shed light and bring healing.

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Rev. C.T. Vivian, Key Civil Rights Leader, Has Died at 95

The Rev. C.T. Vivian, a civil rights veteran who worked alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and later led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, has died. 

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Comet Neowise Streaking Past Earth Will Provide a Great Light Show from Space

A newly discovered comet is streaking past Earth, giving a stunning nighttime show after going near the sun, which expanded its tail.

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Twitter hack: 130 accounts targeted in attack

Two days after the hack, Twitter says it is still checking if private data was compromised.

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Beetle-mounted camera streams insect adventures

Researchers have developed a tiny lightweight video camera that can be carried by a beetle.

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Germans hand police too much data, court rules

Several laws should be rewritten to better protect people's privacy, the constitutional court says.

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US tech and film 'collaborating' with China - Barr

Such dealings with Beijing risk undermining the liberal order, the US attorney general says.

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British Airways retires entire 747 fleet after travel downturn

British Airways is permanently grounding its jumbo jets which are nicknamed "the queen of the skies".

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Netflix warns of slowdown after subscriber surge

The company has already added nearly as many subscribers as it did in all of 2019.

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Alan Rusbridger: Facebook oversight board must avoid 'half-baked judgements'

Alan Rusbridger, a member of the oversight board, acknowledged a desire to launch ahead of US vote.

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Coronavirus: TikTok deletes 29,000 rule-breaking videos

But the short-video app says it has seen "low levels" of coronavirus misinformation this year.

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UK sees spike in IT job advertisements as lockdown eases

Despite rising unemployment numbers, some sectors are still seeing a demand for new workers.

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Research robot helps with housework and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

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What sort of future does the conference industry have?

Running conferences was a giant business before Covid-19, now the industry is looking for a new direction.

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Twitter hack: FBI investigates major attack

Hackers managed to hijack official accounts of high-profile US figures in an apparent Bitcoin scam.

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AZ College and Professor Sued for Teaching Islam Is Not a 'Peaceful Religion'

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) issuing a local Arizona community college and a professor for teaching that Islam is not a "peaceful religion."

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'The God of Miracles': Doc Tries Everything to Help Pastor in COVID Coma, He Prays for Help and God Answers

Did you hear the one about the doctor who had tried everything he could think of for his patient, but nothing seemed to work so he relied on prayer? And after he put the problem in God's hands, his patient's health began to change. 

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'Bigoted Bunch of Liars': Liberty Univ. Files $10M Defamation Lawsuit Against NY Times

Liberty University announced this week it has filed a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging the newspaper published factually inaccurate information about the spread of COVID-19 on the Lynchburg, Virginia, campus.

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The Benjamin Netanyahu Twitter hack that never was

Politicians and celebrities have had their accounts hijacked but not, apparently, Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Son of Slaves & Son of Slave Owners Say: 'We Can Rise Above Racism in America'

African-American Will Ford and white Matt Lockett never expected to become warriors against the racial divide wounding our country. Still, they believe God brought them together miraculously for a profound purpose. Now they're reaching out to a hurting nation in an effort to give it the kind of unity and love they've found, that rises above color.

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Wayfair: The false conspiracy about a furniture firm and child trafficking

It's gone global, and involves a US-based furniture company and unfounded allegations of human trafficking.

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Vodafone calls for 5G auction to be scrapped

It cites the need to strip out Huawei equipment coupled with economic uncertainty as reasons

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Twitter hack: What went wrong and why it matters

The social network may have secured accounts but it could still face aftershocks from the attack.

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Coronavirus: Russian hackers target Covid-19 vaccine research

The UK, US and Canada say state-backed hackers tried to steal coronavirus vaccine research.

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'Almost certain' Russians sought to interfere in 2019 UK election - Raab

The UK government publishes a report on a leaked document used by Labour at the 2019 general election.

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Battle of the Masks: Infected OK Gov. Won't Mandate Them, but AL Could Fine Resisters $500

A state-by-state battle over masks is unfolding as coronavirus deaths are reportedly climbing in 25 states while new case numbers climb in hot spots. 

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Russia 'interference' report to be published

The intelligence watchdog will give its findings on alleged involvement in an election and the Brexit vote.

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Gadget-makers face ban on easy-to-guess passwords

UK government also proposes manufacturers inform buyers how long security updates will be provided for.

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Companies hope to avoid 'catastrophic' EU data-transfer ruling

A Facebook privacy case in Europe's top court could have major implications for companies worldwide.

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UK electrical waste mountain growing

Households and businesses in the UK are producing 1.45 million tonnes of electrical waste a year.

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‘A powerful story’ - Giancarlo Esposito on Far Cry 6 role

Games publisher Ubisoft has revealed plans for its biggest titles for the coming year.

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Elon Musk and Bill Gates 'hacked' in apparent Bitcoin scam

Posts have appeared on a number of Twitter accounts requesting transfers in the cryptocurrency.

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Michigan Police Officer Commended for Saving 3-Week-Old Choking Infant

One Michigan police officer is being praised for his quick thinking that saved a newborn infant who was choking. 

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Christian Ministry, 'Upward Sports' Announces New Executive Director

Upward Sports, a Christian youth sports organization, announced that Kevin Drake will serve as the new executive director for the ministry.

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Walmart to Require Customers to Wear Masks at all its Stores

Walmart will require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam’s Club stores, making it the largest retailer to introduce such a policy that has otherwise proven difficult to enforce without state and federal requirements.

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Amazon warns Alexa Echo Buds earphones pose overheating safety risk

The company sent an email asking customers to check their earphone software has been updated.

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Federal Judge Allows Women to Obtain Abortion Pill Without In-Person Doctor Visits

Women will now have access to an abortion pill by mail or delivery, even though they haven't seen a doctor.

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Selfless Six-Year-Old Mauled Saving Little Sister From Vicious Dog Attack

Six-year-old Bridger saved his little sister’s life after he stood in between her and a charging dog, thus putting himself on the receiving end of vicious blows that resulted in some pretty gruesome injuries. When asked why he acted the way he did, he said, “If someone was going to die, I thought it should be me.”

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Google launches hieroglyphics translator powered by AI

Fabricius uses machine learning to translate ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs via an online tool.

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Popular Writer Bari Weiss Leaves New York Times After Posting Blistering Resignation Letter

Bari Weiss, the gadfly journalist despised by her progressive cohorts and social media’s staunchest liberals, has resigned from her editor post at The New York Times.

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Proven Ways to Deal with Chronic Pain Without Using Opioids

Chronic pain is the kind that lasts three months or more. It affects upwards of fifty million Americans. Many turn to opioids for relief, such as pain pills then all too often heroin and fentanyl. Authors Linda Mintle and Dr. James Kribs share how to manage chronic pain without turning to opioids.

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Tesla's 'Autopilot' misleading, Germany rules

A German court has told Tesla to stop making some claims about its 'Autopilot' driver assistance.

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Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada entrepreneur found dead in New York

Fahim Saleh, 33, who co-founded Gokada and Pathao, was found dead in his flat.

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TikTok fined for mishandling child data in South Korea

The regulator said the app collected children's data without consent from legal guardians.

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Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned

The EU's second highest court says the tech giant will not have to pay a record sum in back taxes.

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OnlyFans: 'I started selling sexy photos online after losing my job'

The number of people signing up to sell adult content online has spiked during coronavirus.

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UK's Huawei 5G network ban 'disappointing and wrong'

China's ambassador to the UK hits out at the move to exclude Huawei from Britain's 5G networks.

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Could the US or UK be the next countries to ban TikTok?

With the short-video app already banned in India, Sophia Smith Galer looks at whether the UK or the US could be next.

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Justice Ginsburg Treated in Hospital for Possible Infection

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was being treated for a possible infection and was expected to stay in the hospital for a few days following a medical procedure, the Supreme Court said in a statement Tuesday.

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Trump Administration Withdraws Rule Requiring Foreign Students to Transfer Out of US

The Trump administration on Tuesday withdrew a proposed policy that would have deported international students taking online-only courses at US colleges due to the pandemic.

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Museum of the Bible Recognizes Racial Equality and COVID-19 with New 'Bible and Healing' Themed Exhibits, Displays

The Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC has launched a new theme that draws attention to the personal challenges caused by COVID-19 and the recent racial tensions across the country.

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President Trump Holds a Press Conference

President Donald Trump holds a press conference from The White House.

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COVID-19 Survivor Tells Andy Stanley: Doctors and Nurses 'Risked Their Life to Save My Life'

Evangelist Andy Stanley is sharing an inspiring story about a close friend who recently recovered from COVID-19. 

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Rare Super Mario becomes highest-selling video game

The auctioned game, still in its original 1985 packaging, sold to an anonymous bidder for $114,000.

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Amazon's hand-washing policy in spotlight

As part of legal action brought by workers in New York, Amazon's policy on toilet breaks is debated.

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'A Bridge For All People': Pastor Who Says He Was Fired for Supporting Racial Equality Launches New Church

For more than two decades, Bishop Scott Volland and his wife Debra have felt called to the ministry of racial reconciliation.  In light of recent events involving police related shootings and calls for social justice, Volland felt compelled to join those rallying for equality.  But his involvement with such causes didn't go over well with his church.  

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Huawei: What does the ban mean for you?

Restrictions on use of Huawei's kit are set to slow down the rollout of 5G and perhaps broadband too.

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Republican Lawmaker Calls for Removal of Margaret Sanger Bust from National Portrait Gallery

A Republican from Idaho is demanding the Smithsonian remove a bust honoring Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood.

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'If I Go Back I Could Bring COVID Into My Home': Teachers Concerned about Returning to the Classroom

As COVID-19 continues to spread, the debate is growing on how the country's schools can safely reopen. Top federal health and education officials support President Trump's call that students must return to the classroom for in-person learning.  It's an issue that has become central for the president as he pressures governors to make it happen in the fall.

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US Budget Deficit Hits All-Time High of $864 Billion in June

Coronavirus spending is taking a huge toll on the federal government's finances.

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Huawei UK 5G ban 'should happen sooner'

Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith calls the Chinese telecoms firm a 'risk' to national security.

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Ocado says switch to online shopping is permanent

The online grocer saw "years of growth in months" amid the lockdown and says the retail world has changed.

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Pat Robertson Discusses New Book Release: I Have Walked With the Living God

Pat's new book, I Have Walked With the Living God, is a behind-the-scenes look at his journey with God, revealing fascinating untold stories and sharing important insights for thriving in the world today.    

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Huawei 5G kit must be removed from UK by 2027

The government is also banning telecoms firms from buying new Huawei 5G kit after 31 December.

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Facebook 'scam hostage' freed after year in Nigeria

The 46-year-old woman from Washington DC was held for more than a year and lost $48,000, police say.

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Google announces $10bn investment in 'digital India'

The money, to be channelled through a fund for India, will be used to bolster digital infrastructure.

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Female gamers are on the rise in the 'world capital of gaming'

Female gamers in Asia are growing at a faster rate than their male rivals in online video games.

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How to upgrade your bike into an electric bicycle

If you already own a bicycle but want the benefits of an e-bike, a new kit may provide the solution.

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The perfume makers that can't smell a thing

Perfumers are using AI to create millions of scents, but will it replace the traditional methods?

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US Remains World Leader in COVID-19 Cases

Another record weekend keeps the US as the world leader in COVID-19 cases with nearly three and a half million. 

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California Governor Orders Churches and All Indoor Businesses to Close Amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that 30 counties must close all indoor operations to include churches, family entertainment areas, and restaurants.

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UK's first e-scooter trial starts in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is the first place to allow e-scooters in a bid to ease pressure on public transport.

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Georgia Abortion Restrictions

A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked Georgia's 2019 “heartbeat" abortion law, finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution.

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New Barna Survey Finds 1 in 3 Christians Stopped Attending Online or In-Person Church Services During Pandemic

The Barna Group released a new survey looking at the changes among church attendance after the COVID-19 pandemic grew in the US. 

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Nicole Thea: Pregnant social media star dies with unborn son

A statement says the 24-year-old had named her child Reign with her partner Boga.

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Could Recent Supreme Court Ruling Lead to Lawsuits by Former Employees Against Religious Employers?

The most recent U.S. Supreme Court term that just wrapped up proved to be a mixed bag for conservatives. The justices gave strong support to religious liberties in the final week. But one earlier ruling in particular causes concern for people of faith.

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Ubisoft: Sexual misconduct probe sees three senior heads resign

Three more top executives at game-maker Ubisoft step down as the company investigates allegations.

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Social media firms 'must do more' to tackle racism

Match of the Day 2 pundit Jermaine Jenas says social media companies must do more following the news that Wilfried Zaha received racist abuse online.

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ISIS 'still evading detection on Facebook', report says

A new report finds ISIS-linked groups are using a number of tactics to hide content from moderation.

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Huawei: BT says 'impossible' to remove all firm's kit in under 10 years

On Tuesday, the UK government is expected to announce deadlines to stop using the Chinese firm's kit.

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Beyond Zoom: The future of virtual meetings

Chris Fox explores how virtual reality could become the office of the future.

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How video is challenging the traditional CV

Personal videos are increasingly being used in the job application process.

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Fire Destroys Much of 249-Year-Old Church in California

A fire early Saturday destroyed the rooftop and most of the interior of a Catholic church in California that was undergoing renovation to mark its upcoming 250th-anniversary celebration.

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Labour joins Facebook advert boycott over 'hateful material'

The party says it will not advertise on the site "in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter" movement.

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FL Company Helps Job-Seekers Find Employment at Drive-Thru Job Fair

The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has left many Americans unemployed.

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Florida Reports Largest, Single-Day Increase in COVID-19 Cases

Florida shattered the national record Sunday for the largest single-day increase in positive coronavirus cases in any state since the beginning of the pandemic, adding more than 15,000 cases as its daily average death toll continued to also rise.

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No More Delays: What to Know About the July 15 Tax Deadline

It’s time to do your taxes — no more delays. As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, the federal government postponed the traditional April 15 filing deadline until July 15.

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'It's Simply a Miracle': Detroit Police Chief Reacts to What He Sees on Shooting Video

Detroit Police Chief James Craig is calling it a blessing that an officer wasn't killed after being shot at point-blank range.

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2 Texas Police Officers, Suspect Killed in Border Town Shooting

Two police officers were shot and killed Saturday by a suspect who later fatally shot himself in a South Texas border town after responding to a domestic disturbance call, authorities said.

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Vandals Cut Down American Flag on 9/11 Memorial Honoring Fallen New York Firefighters

Police in Washingtonville, New York, are searching for vandals who allegedly cut down a flagpole holding an American flag at a 9/11 memorial honoring fallen firefighters.

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Pandemic Leads 7-Eleven to Forgo Free Slurpees on 7-11

The coronavirus pandemic has taken away another summertime tradition in the U.S.: There will be no free Slurpees at 7-Elevens on Saturday — July 11 — to hail a date that doubles as an abbreviation of the convenience store chain’s name.

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'It Brought Spirit Back Into Her': MD Firefighters Help Reunite Mother, Daughter Through Nursing Home Window

Sometimes you have to turn to the people right around you for a little support and a pick-me-up.

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Tropical Storm Fay Makes Landfall 24 Hours After Forming

After a prelude of strong winds and flooding downpours across the northeastern coast, the record-breaking Tropical Storm Fay made landfall near Atlantic City, New Jersey, just before 5 p.m. EDT Friday. The city is just a few miles from Brigantine, New Jersey, where Superstorm Sandy made landfall in 2012.

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Liberty's Jerry Falwell Supports Effort to Rename Lynchburg

Jerry Falwell, Jr., president of Liberty University, said he supports the effort to rename Lynchburg, Virginia because it has been “an embarrassment” to the college founded by his late father in 1971.

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Huawei: Why the UK might hang up on 5G and broadband kit supplier

The Chinese telecoms equipment provider's fate in the UK is set to be revealed on Tuesday.

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Coronavirus: How can we make post-pandemic cities smarter?

Will the "anthropause" brought on by lockdowns make our cities greener, cleaner and quieter in future?

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TikTok: Amazon says email asking staff to remove app 'sent in error'

Earlier, the company had asked staff to remove the TikTok app from phones over "security risks."

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'I left Smile Bank today due to the ongoing outage'

Smile Bank customers have been unable to access their accounts for days due to an ongoing outage.

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For Some LU Grads, the Quest for Racial Justice Hits Close to Home: 'Like You Have Been Sucker-Punched'

Racial unrest has spread to Liberty University both on campus and among its alumni ranks. Still, as the coming school year approaches, student enrollment is breaking records.

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This Dark Cloud Is Hanging Over Religious Liberty After the Latest Supreme Court Term

As a legal defender of religious liberty, Luke Goodrich has had a busy time with the U.S. Supreme Court.  The Becket Fund attorney and author of Free to Believe: The Battle Over Religious Liberty in America sees this most recent term that just wrapped up as one of tremendous wins, but notes one decision that forms a dark cloud for people of faith in the days and years ahead.

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This Dark Cloud Is Hanging Over Religious Liberty After the Latest Supreme Court Term

As a legal defender of religious liberty, Luke Goodrich has had a busy time with the U.S. Supreme Court.  The Becket Fund attorney and author of Free to Believe: The Battle Over Religious Liberty in America sees this most recent term that just wrapped up as one of tremendous wins, but notes one decision that forms a dark cloud for people of faith in the days and years ahead.

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Apple apps collapse as Facebook takes blame

Apps which integrate with Facebook's software were unusable for a while, thanks to a code change.

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How trickery makes video calls more personal

Microsoft says superimposing callers in the same virtual space makes chats more natural.

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Don Lemon Wrongly Claims: Jesus 'Admittedly Was Not Perfect When He Was Here'

CNN’s Don Lemon, who grew up Baptist and attended a Catholic school, wrongly claimed this week that Jesus “admittedly was not perfect” when He was on earth.

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Twitter boss donates $3m to basic universal income project

Jack Dorsey is backing a plan to help "close the wealth and income" gap for citizens in 16 US cities.

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Thousands flock to Neverspoons pub app

An app designed to highlight independent pubs has been downloaded thousands of times in its first week.

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Android 10 adopted faster than any other version, Google says

Google's latest Android version was installed on more devices, faster - but is still behind iOS.

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Why Black Parents Say Having 'The Talk' with Their Kids is Vital to Keeping Them Safe

The deaths of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks have reignited conversations about racism, unfairness, and the relationship between blacks and cops. The subject is also what surrounds a more personal talk that African American parents have had with their kids for years. 

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TikTok halts Hong Kong access after security law

Popular short video app TikTok has blocked access in Hong Kong as it comes under increasing scrutiny.

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Instagram to block LGBT 'conversion therapy' services

It comes amid calls for the government to act on a two-year-old promise to make the practice illegal.

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Supreme Court Gives President One Victory, One Loss - Pelosi Cheers: 'Not Good News for Trump'

The U.S. Supreme Court saved two cases involving President Trump for the last hour of the last day of this busy term.   In the 7-to-2 rulings, justices handed the president a victory and a loss.

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Why Hollywood needs computer games tech more than ever

The same technology that runs computer games is increasingly popular for making films and television.

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Reparations, Segregation, & BLM: Leading Black Conservatives Take a Stand Against the Radical Left

Several prominent black Christians and conservatives are speaking out against the agenda of radical leftists who have taken over the calls for racial justice and equality for their own agenda.

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Extreme Weather Slams US, from Midwest Tornado to Mid-Atlantic Tropical Weather

A powerful tornado ripped through Minnesota Wednesday – just the start of severe weather expected across the country over the next few days.

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650 Cases Out of 3 Million: The NY Times Falsely Accuses Churches as 'Major Source' of COVID-19

After finding 40 churches connected to around 650 cases of the coronavirus, The New York Times is calling Sunday worship services “a major source” of COVID-19 cases.

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AG William Barr: Black Americans Not Treated Right by Some Police, but Black Lives Matter Group Is Not the Answer

US Attorney General William Barr says he believes that black Americans often receive unequal treatment from police officers compared with other races.

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Extreme Weather Slams US, from Midwest Tornado to Mid-Atlantic Tropical Weather

A powerful tornado ripped through Minnesota Wednesday – just the start of severe weather expected across the country over the next few days.

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Supreme Court Gives President One Victory, One Loss - Pelosi Cheers: 'Not Good News for Trump'

The U.S. Supreme Court saved two cases involving President Trump for the last hour of the last day of this busy term.   In the 7-to-2 rulings, justices handed the president a victory and a loss.

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It's Still a Problem: Why Black Parents Say Having 'The Talk' with Their Kids is Vital to Keeping Them Safe

The deaths of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks have reignited conversations about racism, unfairness, and the relationship between blacks and cops. The subject is also what surrounds a more personal talk that African American parents have had with their kids for years. 

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TikTok deleted 49 million 'rule-breaking' videos

A quarter of the deleted videos contained adult nudity or sexual acts.

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'UK faces mobile blackouts if Huawei 5G ban imposed by 2023'

BT and Vodafone warn that users will face days without a mobile signal if a 2023 ban is imposed.

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Elon Musk says full self-driving Tesla tech 'very close'

A future software update could activate full "level-five" autonomy in cars, the Tesla founder says.

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Facebook bans 'Roger Stone disinformation network'

The ally of US President Donald Trump was convicted of lying to Congress.

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Ninja returns to YouTube to stream Fortnite

Fortnite star Ninja has returned to streaming after leaving Mixer.

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UK universities comply with China internet limits

But universities reject that tests on online learning in China are accepting "censorship".

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Loot boxes: I blew my parents' savings gaming on Fifa

How one teenager spent nearly £3,000 on his "addiction" to video game loot boxes.

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The tech behind Virgin Orbit's mission to space

Marc Cieslak looks at how Virgin Orbit plans to launch its rockets from a plane.

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Smartwatch hack could send fake pill reminders to patients

Researchers find a software security flaw that could easily be abused by hackers.

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Supreme Court Rules Government Can't Tell Religious Schools Who to Hire and Fire

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the First Amendment rights of two Catholic schools, saying the religious institutions have the final say over their own employment decisions.

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Supreme Court Says Employers Can't Be Forced to Violate Their Pro-Life Religious Beliefs

The US Supreme Court is upholding religious exemptions for pro-life employers who don't want to be forced to provide contraception, including abortion-inducing drugs, to their employees.

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Top Democrats Push to Expand LGBT Rights While Gutting Religious Freedom: 'It Treats Our Beliefs as the Equivalent of Racist Bigotry'

The landmark Supreme Court ruling last month giving LGBT people new workplace protections has emboldened supports of legislation moving through Congress that expands those rights even more.

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Religious Liberty Wins in 2 Big Supreme Court Rulings, but Will the Result Be Canceled by the 2020 Election?

After seven long years of fighting at the Supreme Court, a group of Catholic nuns who objected to being forced to provide contraception in their health care plans won a big ruling today, and so did religious schools.

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NY Times Publishes ‘Inaccurate’ Article Calling Churches ‘Major Source’ of COVID-19 Cases

After finding 40 churches connected to around 650 cases of the coronavirus, The New York Times is calling Sunday worship services “a major source” of COVID-19 cases.

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'Founded by Racist White Woman:' Staff at NY Planned Parenthood Allege Abuse, White Supremacy, Racism

While protesters have taken to the streets in the past several weeks against racism in America, critics have long said that the founder of one of the most famous organizations in the country was a racist; Margaret Sanger who founded Planned Parenthood.  Now more than 300 current and former employees at a New York affiliate of Planned Parenthood have also called her a "racist white woman."

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Chief Justice John Roberts Gashed His Head and Was Hospitalized After Collapsing Last Month

A spokesperson for the US Supreme Court confirms Chief Justice John Roberts took a nasty fall while out walking on June 21 just a little more than two weeks ago.

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Supreme Court Rules Government Can't Tell Religious Schools Who to Hire and Fire

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the First Amendment rights of two Catholic schools, saying the religious institutions have the final say over their own employment decisions.

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Supreme Court Says Employers Can't Be Forced to Violate Their Pro-Life Religious Beliefs

The US Supreme Court is upholding religious exemptions for pro-life employers who don't want to be forced to provide contraception, including abortion-inducing drugs, to their employees.

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'Going Back to School Is Critically Important': Do School Benefits Outweigh Risks During Pandemic?

President Donald Trump says he will put pressure on governors and other officials as a part of an all-out effort by the White House to reopen the nation's schools. He accused anyone who opposes the decision of doing so for political reasons. 

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Facebook civil-rights record hammered in own review

Activists are left "frustrated and angry" by Facebook's approach, a two-year civil-rights audit finds.

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How the US caught flashy Nigerian Instagrammers 'with $40m'

Dubai has extradited "mrwoodbery" and "hushpuppi" to the US to face cyber money fraud charges.

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The spying game: China's global network

The latest controversy around Huawei has shone a spotlight on the murky world of Chinese espionage.

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Digital divide: Six children sharing one phone for homework

Research has shown an estimated million children have no adequate access to devices or the internet.

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TikTok algorithm promoted 'sickening' anti-Semitic meme

Nearly 100 videos of an offensive song were viewed more than 6m times before TikTok took action.

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BLM Protesters Assault Pastor and Ferociously Harass NY Baptist Churchgoers, Including Children

Several videos posted to social media show both black and white churchgoers being verbally harassed and assaulted outside of the Grace Baptist Church in Troy, New York.

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'You're Banned. You Can't Sing at Church': Christians Push Back at 'Tyrannical' Dictate from CA Governor

Many Christian leaders are speaking out against California Gov. Gavin Newsom's order prohibiting singing in churches. Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, is leading the charge, saying it's "completely discriminatory."

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Heartbroken Wife Says TX Hospital Simply Allowed Her Quadriplegic Husband to Die of COVID-19

A quadriplegic Texas man with brain damage died last month after he was diagnosed with COVID-19, and his wife alleges the hospital and his court-appointed guardian made the decision to stop his treatment even though she wished it to continue. The hospital contends it was medically impossible to save him. 

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Remembering Beloved 'Pastor McMuffin': 'Would You Like Some of God's Word With Those Fries?'

One Maryland preacher is being remembered for having a kind heart and a love for McDonald's that allowed him to minister to countless fellow diners through the years.

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'Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters': Amazon Blocks Publisher From Advertising Book on Trans Trend

A new book out this summer by author Abigail Shrier documents a transgender trend you might not have heard of: cluster outbreaks among female friendship groups in middle, high school, and college.

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New video format 'halves data use of 4K and 8K TVs'

The H.266 standard was developed by Apple, Microsoft and Huawei, but faces competition.

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4G internet balloons take off over Kenya

The service has been delayed for two years but is now being rushed out to help in the coronavirus crisis.

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'Utter Outrage': American Flag Deemed Too Controversial, Taken Down From VA Construction Site

An American flag was removed on Independence Day weekend from a construction site in Virginia after it was deemed a potential "target" for protesters.

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'These Aren't Police Officers Shooting People': Atlanta Mayor Unloads on Shooters Who Killed Little Girl

Georgia's governor is calling out the National Guard to protect the State Capitol and the Governor's mansion after deadly violence over the holiday weekend. Thirty-one people were shot in 11 incidents and the State Highway Patrol Headquarters was attacked.

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TikTok: Chinese app may be banned in US, says Pompeo

US Secretary of State hints that Chinese apps - like TikTok - could be targeted.

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Coronavirus: Drone display says 'thanks' to key workers

The light show in South Korea also reminded people to wash their hands.

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Royal Mail trials refitted black cab electric vans

The project will start in Birmingham and gradually extend to other areas of the country.

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Microsoft and Zoom join Hong Kong data 'pause'

Firms join others in saying they are not currently complying with government requests for user data.

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US to withdraw visas for foreign students if classes moved fully online

Some foreign students may need to move to a university with in-person classes to stay in the US.

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How to have a big night out by staying in

Kate Russell has tips on where to watch Broadway musicals, opera and top comedy performances online.

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world

His wealth is now estimated to be $171bn (£137bn), having made billions during the pandemic.

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Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online

There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected.

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TikTok to exit Hong Kong market ‘within days’

The move by the short-form video app comes after China imposed its new security law on the city.

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'Horrible' offices look to tempt back workers

Landlords are hoping cleaner, more convenient and more intelligent offices will tempt back workers.

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Record Number of COVID-19 Cases Reported in US, From Coast to Coast

As states grapple with how to safely reopen their communities, social distancing and mask-wearing did not rule the day in many areas as crowds gathered coast to coast this past holiday weekend.  

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Hong Kong: Facebook and WhatsApp 'pause' police help

Hong Kong police requests for user information are halted as Facebook assesses human rights issues.

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'How Many Children Are Going to Be Harmed?' The Medical Risks of Treating Children with Gender Dysphoria

In the last decade, dozens of pediatric gender clinics have opened their doors across the country, offering children that question their gender identity a series of medical interventions known as gender-affirmative treatment. 

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'You Can't Blame This on a Cop': Grieving Parents of Murdered 8-Year-Old Give Gut-Wrenching Press Conference

A grieving family facing the unthinkable – their own 8-year-old child gunned down by violent criminals – gave a gut-wrenching press conference in which they expressed incredulity at the black lives matter mantra.

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Nintendo condemns alleged abuse in Smash Bros community

The Super Smash Bros maker condemns 'absolutely impermissible' behaviour in its competitive scene.

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Drone and light aircraft in 'near miss' outside Perth

The drone put those on board the aircraft in danger as it flew in restricted airspace near Perth, police say.

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Justices Say Presidential Electors Must Stick with States' Popular Vote Winner

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that states can require presidential electors to back their states' popular vote winner in the Electoral College.

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Black Lives Matter: Can viral videos stop police brutality?

Do viral videos like the one captured of George Floyd's death actually reduce police abuse?

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Debates Turn Emotional as Schools Decide How and If to Open

School districts across America are in the midst of making wrenching decisions over how to resume classes in settings radically altered by the coronavirus pandemic, with school buses running below capacity, virtual learning, outdoor classrooms and quarantine protocols for infected children the new norm.

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Last of Us 2 developer condemns death threats and harassment

People who work for game developer Naughty Dog have revealed abusive messages they've received.

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Trump's Fourth of July Speeches Drive the Left Crazy

President Trump is being attacked for his July Fourth Speech at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota Friday, where he pledged to defend America's history from what he called "far-left fascism." 

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Reddit and LinkedIn to stop copying iPhone clipboards

Both apps were found to be regularly looking at the clipboards.

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Huawei: UK government weighs up UK ban of Chinese firm's products

The National Cyber Security Centre has presented its report into the Chinese firm to government.

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Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool rolls out rental e-scooter trial

One hundred rental e-scooters will be available in Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool.

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Robotic scientists will 'speed up discovery'

Robotic scientists could speed up scientific discovery, while human scientists work from home, developers say.

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Coronavirus: Fujitsu announces permanent work-from-home plan

The programme will offer "unprecedented flexibility" to 80,000 workers in Japan, says Fujitsu.

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Meet the socially distant robot scientist

While the research labs have been locked down, one robotic scientist has continued experimenting 24/7.

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The gaming boss who gets addicted to the games

Andrew Day, the CEO of games developer Keywords Studios, tries not to play the titles himself.

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COMMENTARY: Our Nation Under God

This weekend, we celebrate the founding of the greatest nation in the world. We honor the men and women that dedicated—and often sacrificed—their lives to create the land of the free and home of the brave, and to defend it for nearly two and half centuries. I love this country. I join you in celebrating it. But I find myself asking: Is America still the land of the free and the home of the brave?

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Gen. Flynn Warns: '2% of the People are About to Control the Other 98%'

General Michael Flynn just gave a stark warning to the American people: if we don’t act now, a 2% vocal minority is about to control 98% of the population.

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'We are Thankful From the Bottom of our Hearts': FL Neighborhood Surprises Sanitation Workers With Party

A community in Miami Beach wanted to show two sanitation workers just how much they are valued so they held a social distancing surprise party for them.

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'Physically Present': Kids Need to Be Back In School, Says American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics is encouraging government officials and school administrators around the country to allow kids to return to class in the fall despite the spread of the coronavirus.

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Christopher Columbus Statue Toppled by Baltimore Protesters

Baltimore protesters pulled down a statue of Christopher Columbus and threw it into the city’s Inner Harbor on Saturday night.

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Minecraft: Lockdown lesson recreates ancient island tomb

The video game Minecraft becomes the perfect inspiration for some home schooling on Bronze Age history.

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Coronavirus: Why Singapore turned to wearable contact-tracing tech

The TraceTogether Token is designed to make an app more effective, but worries privacy campaigners.

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Trail Life USA Invites Families to 'Put Love Into Action' During Fourth of July Weekend

One faith-based scouting group is encouraging families to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend by "inviting someone different" to their cookout.

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President Trump Defends Freedom at Mount Rushmore, Announces National Garden 'Honoring Greatest Americans to Ever Live'

President Donald Trump on Friday addressed the nation from Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. He spoke in celebration o the birth of American independence and our nation's history.

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Democrats Link Mount Rushmore to 'Glorifying White Supremacy'

The Democratic Party set its ire on Mount Rushmore in a since-deleted tweet Monday night, decrying an upcoming Independence Day celebration at the treasured American monument as “glorifying white supremacy.”

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Can a BBC reporter make better pizza than a machine?

Picnic's machine is able to put together 300 pizzas an hour, but can a human make something tastier?

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Dad horrified at £4,642 gaming app bill

A father who paid £4.99 for his daughter to use a smartphone app was shocked to find a £4,642 bill.

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California’s Governor Forbids Christians From Singing in Church Houses

Golden State Christians have been ordered by California's governor to stop singing in church. This is a direct assault on the First Amendment.

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Christian Photographer Sues to Stop Virginia from Fining Him for Sharing His Marriage Beliefs

A photographer based in Norfolk, Virginia, filed a lawsuit against the commonwealth earlier this week, arguing a new law could threaten the future of his business. The Alliance Defending Freedom is representing Christian photographer Chris Herring in a suit against Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring (no relation) and the Virginia Division of Human Rights and Fair Housing.

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New Hydroxychloroquine Study Proves Trump Right, Says It 'Significantly' Cuts Death Rate

A substantial new study has found that the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine helped patients survive COVID-19. In fact, the study from the Henry Ford Health System in Michigan said the drug "significantly" cut the death rate of patients.

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TX Mandates Face Masks as Virus Cases Rise and July 4th Sparks Fears of Spike

Thursday saw another record number of new COVID-19 cases in America. In Texas, where the reported number of coronavirus cases is skyrocketing, the governor there has ordered most to start wearing face coverings in public immediately. 

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UK government takes £400m stake in satellite firm OneWeb

The UK helps rescue company from bankruptcy as part of a plan to replace the EU's Galileo sat-nav system.

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Reckful: Tributes paid after gaming star's death

Streaming platform Twitch said it was "devastated" at the loss of a "streaming pioneer".

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Coronavirus: A lockdown journey from couch to kettlebells

Sometimes life throws you curveballs - and at the moment they're shaped like kettlebell weights.

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BBC Sport website at 20: How the site has changed over the past two decades

To mark the BBC Sport website's 20th anniversary, we look back at how the changing needs of sports fans helped shape its history.

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Humanoid robot set for film role and other tech news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

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Top tips for making sure what you're seeing online is legitimate

Members of the BBC's disinformation team offer tips on how to verify photos and videos.

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George Floyd: Twitter drops 'master', 'slave' and 'blacklist'

The social media platform along with JPMorgan are the latest firms to address their internal language.

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TikTok's Boogaloo extremism problem

Extremists have found a home on Tiktok, and the platform is working out what to do about it.

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Zuckerberg hits back at Facebook boycott

An advertising boycott wants Facebook to do more about hate speech and misinformation.

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Finding the 'invisible' millions who are not on maps

How open map data is filling in the world's missing maps and helping trace the spread of disease.

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Have We Reached the End of the Handshake? In Its Place, the 'He-Man Greeting Ritual'

In this era of pandemics and social distancing, the handshake might be on its way out. As the country reopens after months of lockdown due to the coronavirus, a lot has changed, including the way we say, "Hello." From the kiss, to the handshake, to more complicated rituals, the coronavirus could be changing the way we greet each other forever.  

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Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations: Stocks Rise as US Recovers 4.8M Jobs and Unemployment Falls to 11.1%

According to the latest figures from the US Department of Labor, employers added nearly 5 million jobs in June, the largest monthly gain in US history. 

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The Rock ranks as Instagram's 'most valuable star'

Film star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson can charge more than $1m for a sponsored post, analysts say.

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'I Couldn't Do Nothing but Praise God': NC Pastor Returns Home After Surviving 80-Day Bout with COVID-19

A Greensboro, NC, pastor is praising God after being given a 10 percent chance to live and fighting off COVID-19 over a period of 80 days.

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Katie Price calls for penalties for online trolls

The former model and reality TV star talks about her experiences as MPs launch a new inquiry.

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Coronavirus Cases Surge, but Positive Signs for a Vaccine, Possibly as Early as October

Forty percent of the US has either stopped or walked back re-opening plans as new cases of the coronavirus are being detected in hot spot states. But that's not the whole story because there is also positive news in the race for a vaccine.

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Zuckerberg: Advertisers will be back to Facebook 'soon enough'

Facebook's chief dismisses claims in leaked comments that the ads boycott poses a financial threat.

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PS5 and Xbox Series X: Video game NBA 2K21 to cost more on new consoles

2K Games is the first publisher to reveal it will charge more for a PS5 and Xbox Series X title.

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Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations: Stocks up as US Recovers 4.8M Jobs and Unemployment Falls to 11.1%

Stocks are rising at the open on Wall Street Thursday after the U.S. government said employers added 4.8 million jobs in June and the unemployment rate fell to 11.1%. The figures were much better than expected.

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Google's Fitbit takeover probed by EU regulators

The EU questions whether Google's takeover of Fitbit will harm competition or give it too much data.

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Hundreds arrested as crime chat network cracked

Police forces across Europe collaborated on the UK's "most significant" law enforcement operation.

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Facebook flaw let 5,000 developers gather personal data

About 5,000 app developers were about to access personal data after their rights had expired.

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Tesla overtakes Toyota to become world's most valuable car maker

Shares in the electric carmaker have surged, giving it a market value of $209bn.

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Loot boxes: Lords call for 'immediate' gambling regulation

Loot boxes, skins and player packs should be regulated immediately, says a Lords committee.

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Ms Marvel: Trailblazing Muslim superhero goes gaming

Marvel's first Islamic superhero will play a leading role in the forthcoming Avengers video game.

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Richmond Orders Removal of Confederate Statues on City Land

The mayor of Richmond, Virginia, on Wednesday, ordered the immediate removal of all Confederate statues on city land, saying he was using his emergency powers to speed up the healing process for the former capital of the Confederacy amid weeks of protests over police brutality and racial injustice.

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Boston Taking Down Lincoln Emancipation Statue After Unanimous Vote

With a unanimous vote, the Boston Art Commission voted Tuesday to get rid of the Emancipation Memorial commemorating President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the proclamation that ended slavery in America.

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The Founders Meant to Keep Government Out of the Church, Not God Out of the Government

The 4th of July makes us think of our independence and freedoms.  But when our Founders came up with the First Amendment, were they trying to keep government free from religion?   Or religion free from government?  

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TN Heartbeat Bill 'Recognizes the Humanity of the Unborn', but Does Roberts' Ruling Render all Pro-Life Bills Moot?

Opponents of a Tennessee pro-life bill have filed to block it before it's even been signed into law by the governor. And now there's even more doubt about the future of any state laws that challenge abortion after the Supreme Court ruled this week, striking down a Louisiana abortion law that focused on safety for women

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Frightened Mom Trapped in Car by Protesters Told to 'Call City Hall' by 911 Operator

A Fredricksburg, Virginia mother is speaking out after a terrifying ordeal in which a mob of angry protesters trapped her and her young daughter in their car and wouldn’t let them leave the area.

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Seattle Begins Clearing 'Occupied' CHAZ/CHOP Zone Amid Protester Resistance

Seattle police early Wednesday showed up in force at the city's “occupied” protest zone, tore down demonstrators' tents, and used bicycles to herd the protesters so the officers could carry out an executive order from the mayor for the area to be vacated.

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E-scooters' UK speed limit 'shocks' blindness charity

Experts issue warnings about lax rules ahead of e-scooters becoming legal this coming weekend.

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Lego pulls ads on Facebook over 'hate speech'

The toy company says social-media platforms must end hate speech, discrimination and misinformation.

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